Question

Suppose the economy is operating at a point where output is less than the natural level of output. Which of the following statements is correct given this information?
a) the price level is less than the expected price level.
b) the unemployment rate is less than the natural unemployment rate.
c) the price level will be higher next period than this period.
d) all of the above.
e) none of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: a) the price level is less than the expected price level.

Explanation:

When the actual output in an economy is lower then the natural output it is called a Contractionary Gap and the price level will be lower.

This is because the Short Run Aggregate Supply Curve and the Demand curve will intersect at a lesser quantity which will equate to a lower price as well because the economy is producing less and the people are demanding less as well so the point at which they meet will be a lesser price.